Switzerland steps up drone defences amid European rearmament
GENEVA, Aug 28 – Switzerland on Thursday announced its intention to build a military drone battalion, amid a rearm...
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WCE expects more traffic as Malaysians hit the road for National Day, school holidays
IPOH, Aug 28 — The West Coast Expressway (WCE) expects traffic on its operational stretches to exceed 150,000 vehi...
Protesters Clash with Police, Set Fire to Ceuta Migrant Camp
The unrest comes one month after a mass influx of migrants from Morocco to the Spanish exclave in North Africa.
KPDN seizes licences from two premises over misleading price tags in Kuching
KUCHING (Aug 28): The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Sarawak seized the business ordinance licences of two business premises for displaying misleading price tags on items sold.
Teacher transferred following probe into pupil's death after school sports run
ALOR STAR: A teacher linked to the case of an 11-year-old girl who died after being forced to participate in sports activities despite a heart condition has been transferred, according to the Kedah…
Three coal miners die from methane inhalation in Balochistan
QUETTA: Three coal miners, including two Afghan nationals, were killed on Thursday after inhaling poisonous methane gas while working inside a coal mine in Duki district of Balochistan, officials…
Nepal Floods: Indian-Origin Singapore Couple Missing Amid Disaster; Daughters Seek Apple, Huawei Help To Trace Parents | VIDEO
Nepal: An Indian-origin Singaporean couple has gone missing in Nepal amid the devastating flash floods, prompting their two daughters to make an urgent appeal to authorities and technology companies…
Haiti Gang Attack Leaves 47 Dead, Over 50 Kidnapped In Kenscoff As Police Face Mounting Questions Over Security Failure | Video
Port-Au-Prince: Haiti's National Police faced mounting criticism Thursday over why authorities failed to prevent a recent gang attack in which 47 people were killed and more than 50 kidnapped.
In full: Tiananmen vigil activist Chow Hang-tung’s mitigation after guilty verdict in national security trial
Tiananmen vigil activists Chow Hang-tung, Lee Cheuk-yan and Albert Ho, and the now-defunct pro-democracy group they led, the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China…
Trump eyes US stake in Venezuela’s vast oil reserves
NEW YORK, Aug 28 — President Donald Trump’s administration is in talks with Venezuela’s interim govern...
Mediators place renewed focus on reopening Hormuz
Iran war mediators have placed renewed emphasis on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran agreeing to draw up a list of conditions to restore normal traffic.
“Una fuerza inimaginable y densa como el hormigón líquido”: ¿Qué originó la riada entre Nepal y Tíbet?
Dos geólogos responden a las incógnitas sobre la riada que ha causado cientos de muertos y más de mil desaparecidos
March and March “aftershock” floods Joburg court in asylum cases
Judge orders Home Affairs to process asylum seekers at Lindela after deportation cases swamp court
Die Bauern von Sambia und die «chinesische Mineralienmafia»: Reportage über eine Umweltkatastrophe, die zum Spielball der Geopolitik wurde
In Sambia bricht der Damm einer chinesischen Mine, vergiftet Felder und Flüsse. Es ist eines der womöglich schwersten Minenunglücke, die es je gab. China schweigt – die USA geben sich empört.
Domestic Politics Is Making an India Visit Difficult for Bangladeshi PM Tarique Rahman
The Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party are objecting to Rahman visiting Delhi.
Nepal floods swept bodies 200km downstream, 3 found in UP
A significant collapse in the Himalayan region caused a seismic disturbance, leading to a violent flood surge that reached Rasuwagadhi at the Nepal-Tibet border within a mere seven minutes. Recovery efforts extended across multiple districts in both Nepal and India.
ACT Greens call for bond transfer scheme to end stress for moving renters
The ACT Greens say the current system where som renters must pay for an extra bond before their old one is returned has made moving home unaffordable for many Canberrans.
China Calls for All-Out Rescue in Tibet After Flood
A flash flood in a Nepalese valley near the Chinese border killed hundreds of people and left more than 1,200 still missing, including hundreds of foreign tourists.
A painful homecoming: Faulder residents return to see what the Bald range fire left behind
Residents of Faulder were finally allowed to return to their properties, getting their first chance to walk through the areas hit by the Bald Range wildfire
US-Regierung: „Lake America“: Warum Trump einen Grenzsee umbenennt
Trump ärgert sich über das Nachbarland Kanada und treibt den Zollstreit voran. Jetzt setzt er ein symbolträchtiges Zeichen und nutzt wieder einmal die Macht von Namen.
Early childhood sector aims to recruit 1,800 more infant care educators by 2030
The Early Childhood Development Agency is expanding a hiring grant and looking to tap preschool educators already qualified for infant care roles.
S’pore to recruit 1,800 more infant care educators; pre-schools’ hiring grant expanded to meet demand
A hiring grant for preschool operators will be expanded to help them recruit more infant care educators.
'HK to see more red and black heat stress warnings'
The Labour Department said a refined heat stress at work warning system will be more sensitive towards extreme hot weather.
- Hong Kong to implement more sensitive heat stress warning system
- Amber warnings triggered immediately by Hong Kong Observatory alerts
- Lowered threshold for warning level increase, with potential 4-7 red days
South Korea backs Trump's efforts to resume North Korea talks
SEOUL: South Korea supports US President Donald Trump’s efforts to resume dialogue with North Korea and will actively back confidence-building measures and the restart of talks between the two sides…
Guru didakwa terlibat kes murid sakit jantung dipaksa lari dipindah sementara
Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Kedah berkata guru berkenaan telah ditukarkan ke sekolah baharu sejurus selepas siasatan awal dilakukan.
Russian attack on Ukrainian cities kills 2, wounds 14
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia bombarded cities across Ukraine with missiles and drones in an overnight onslaught that ran into the daylight hours of Thursday, when explosions echoed around Kyiv through the…
Jeju police checking officer's shift report over alleged mishandling of missing person case
JEJU — The police are examining a night shift report drafted by one of its officers suspected of mishandling missing person cases on Jeju Island, the Jeju Provincial Police Agency said Friday.
Seoul to work with Washington to make NK-US dialogue lead to progress on nuclear issue: Wi
South Korea will closely coordinate with the United States to make sure a resumption of dialogue between Washington and Pyongyang will lead to tangible progress on the North Korean nuclear issue…
Punjab intensifies crackdown on profiteers, hoarders
LAHORE: The Punjab government has intensified action against profiteers, hoarders and over-chargers across the province with more than 753,000 inspections conducted during the last 15 days, Secretary Food Safety and Consumer Protection Dr Kiran Khursheed said on Thursday.
Delhi Education Department Promotes 23 Principals To Deputy Director Posts, Expanding Their Roles In School Oversight And Policy Implementation
New Delhi: Twenty-three principals of the Delhi Directorate of Education have been promoted to the post of Deputy Director of Education for the vacancy years 2025 and 2026, according to an order approved by Lieutenant Governor T S Sandhu. The promotions to Level 12 of the pay matrix have been approved with immediate effect, it stated.
Rush Job in Judicial Selection
The selection of Supreme Court justice candidates was rushed. The House of Representatives became little more than a rubber stamp.
- Indonesia rushed selection of 11 Supreme Court justice candidates in August 2026.
- Judicial Commission submitted 14 names, but process criticized for speed and lack of debate.
- Concerns raised about independence and checks and balances in approval process.
+++ Bundespolitik +++: Regierungsfraktionen wollen Deutschland bis Jahresende resilienter machen
Miersch setzt vor Koalitions-Fraktionsklausur auf Änderungen bei der Rente +++ Merz will „Rente mit 63“ abschaffen und kritisiert Länderchefs +++ Der Newsblog.
Breaking the vicious cycle of forest fires and haze
Satellite dots and convenient scapegoats won't stop the haze, breaking the country’s fire crisis demands trading assumptions for real accountability on the ground.
Rs60bn Lesco compensation suit: LHC suspends civil court order
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has suspended an order passed by a civil court in a suit seeking Rs60 billion as compensation from the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) for the use of land…
Judge Places Temporary Restraining Order on Trump's Mail-In Ballot Limits
The decision comes days after the Supreme Court overturned an earlier injunction that had blocked the administration’s efforts.
- U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani issues 14-day restraining order.
- Order prevents USPS from enforcing certain mail-in ballot rules.
- Challenges highlight practical difficulties for states in implementing new requirements.
Human Rights Watch slams ‘ruthless’ Taliban govt after ban on protest
KABUL: Human Rights Watch slammed on Thursday the “ruthless effort to suppress all dissent” by the Taliban government, after a new police law banned demonstrations across Afghanistan. The 84-page legislation published by the justice ministry outlines a series of changes to law enforcement nationwide, including the rule that “all types of…
Dog survives surgery after being shot by neighbour in Kamphaeng Phet
KAMPHAENG PHET — 26 August 2026, A municipal employee has been accused of shooting a neighbour’s dog after it entered a nearby property in Khlong Lan district, with CCTV footage reportedly capturing the incident. The dog’s owner said her seven-month-old Thai-breed dog, Khai Nui, was shot at about 17:30 on Wednesday.
Hillcrest jumping castle inquest date set almost five years after deadly event
A coronial inquest into the Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy that killed six children and left three others seriously injured will officially begin next month.
Alumni calls on Malaysia to increase intake of Thai uni students
THE Malaysian Universities Alumni of Thailand (MUAT) has called on Malaysia to increase the intake of students into its universities from the neighbouring Thai southernmost provinces to help counter…
+++ USA +++: Insider – USA vor Abkommen über Zugang zu Venezuelas Ölreserven
Trump ordnet Umbenennung des Ontariosees in „Lake America“ an +++ USA erhöhen vorübergehend Rindfleisch-Importe +++ Prozess gegen 9/11-Drahtzieher für 2028 geplant +++ Der Newsblog.
Over 2,000 remain in shelters 1 month after Kumamoto quake
KUMAMOTO, Japan (Kyodo) -- More than 2,000 people remained in evacuation centers Friday, a month after a powerful earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefectur
Trump fans Canada spat by renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the name Ontario has Indigenous roots and predates both Canada's confederation and America's Declaration of Independence.
Study: Antisemitism Is Baked Into AfD Ideology
A new AJC analysis by political scientist Lars Rensmann argues the AfD's Jew hatred runs through its rhetoric, its campaigns and its voter base alike.
PML-N fields ‘fresh face’ for AJK PM election today
MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly is set to elect a new prime minister today (Friday), with the dominant PML-N fielding a relatively young leader for the coveted…
CUHK chief seeks more funding to develop in NM
Chinese University Vice‑Chancellor Dennis Lo is calling on the government to increase its financial support for university development in the Northern Metropolis, saying more funding would give…
Zaliha: PH's struggle to communicate its achievements remains most pressing challenge [WATCH]
KUALA LUMPUR: Pakatan Harapan (PH) has fulfilled more than 50 per cent of its election manifesto commitments since coming to power, but the coalition's struggle to communicate those achievements to…
Why a business owner mum isn’t jumping for joy over NDR2026 support measures
A mother of three who also owns and runs a tuition centre said she was not jumping for joy at the new announcement about the additional childcare leaves. This article ( Why a business owner mum isn’t jumping for joy over NDR2026 support measures ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
Birthday Bliss: How a UAE community has made 7,500 birthday dreams come true
Dubai: On a Sunday late afternoon, inside a loud indoor play area in Dubai, a group of adults and children are busy wrapping gifts, arranging catering, setting up music and putting the finishing touches on birthday decorations. At first glance, it looks like a family preparing for a child’s birthday party.
The Houthis’ reach into Africa should alarm the world
For more than a decade, the Houthis have inflicted immense suffering on Yemen and sown instability across the Middle East. Since taking control of the country’s north in 2014, the Iranian-backed rebels have deprived large segments of the population of basic services , launched projectiles into neighbouring countries and turned the Bab Al…
White House construction may have contributed to Trump's Marine One getting close to commercial jet - What we know
NTSB reported that ongoing White House construction contributed to radio communication issues, leading to a near-collision. Problems arose due to inadequate line-of-sight and relocation of Marine One during construction, prompting FAA action to improve communications.
How software engineer wanted for Hyderabad techie’s US murder was traced to Agra
A fugitive software engineer wanted for murder in Maryland was arrested in Agra. Arjun Sharma was apprehended by Telangana Police following an Interpol Red Corner Notice.
NUPRC Chair: Ongoing 1,000-capacity Office ‘ll End Nigeria’s Embarrassment
Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) Board, Senator Magnus Abe, has declared that the speedy completion of the commission’s ongoing…
Nigeria to UN: Protect National Sovereignty at International Arbitration
• As Fagbemi says P&ID case would have crippled nation’s economy Alex Enumah in Abuja The federal government has called on the United Nations (UN) to evolve reforms that will
53 from Kerala stuck in Nepal safe: Official
A total of 53 people from Kerala, stranded in the flash flood-hit region in Nepal, are reported to be safe, a top official of NoRKA-Roots, a nodal agency for the welfare of expatriate Keralites, said on Thursday